Download Flyer Small steps can lead to significant change, changes that we all can lead together. Let���s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence. *Data reflects individuals assigned male sex at birth […]
Becoming a parent brings many changes to anyone���s life. To add to the changes, balancing new or forthcoming parenthood with mental health conditions might feel difficult. In this episode, guest host Barb Solish, NAMI���s National Director of Innovation, is joined by Kate Kennedy-Lynch, NAMI Director of External Relations, and Alessandra Torresani, actress, podcast host, and […]
Who is NAMI? NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation���s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What We Do We educate. Our education programs ensure families, individuals, and educators get the support and information they need. We support. Our […]
Breaking Barriers and Building BridgesPart 1: Adversity to Access: Culturally Informed Mental Health Care Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 3:00 ��� 4:00 PM ET Access to mental health care that truly reflects the diverse realities of our communities remains a persistent challenge. This virtual town hall will explore the structural, cultural, and systemic factors that […]
Joint statement by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Inseparable, Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and The Kennedy Forum condemning Medicaid cuts and urging the Senate to safeguard access to mental health care and substance use treatment.
Arlington, VA ��� Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill that will seriously hurt people with mental illness by massively cutting critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which provide lifesaving support to millions of Americans. NAMI is deeply alarmed and saddened by the passage of this bill in the House and […]
In this episode, Stephanie Robertson, NAMI���s Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation, is joined by Dr. Sidney Hankerson, Associate Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. They discuss the incredible work being done in local communities by Dr. Hankerson���s work with the HOPE Center […]
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 4:00 ��� 5:30 p.m. ET Families can offer instrumental, social, and emotional support to help their relatives overcome work challenges. Join this webinar to learn about the key role of families in vocational recovery, overcoming common familial concerns about work, and practical strategies to support a relative���s job seeking and […]
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